Director's Office

As the Director of Public Safety it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Augusta Department of Public Safety's (ADPS) web page. We are excited that this highly mobile and accessible medium has provided us the opportunity to guide you to any particular interest you may have concerning our philosophy, organizational structure, facilities, function and general information. We have attempted to design this web page for easy reference and interesting enlightenment.

As our mission statement indicates we constantly strive to create an environment that stresses collaboration and cooperation in solving community problems. Our ultimate goal is to help create a community atmosphere of family values where you can live well and laugh often.

The Augusta Department of Public Safety is committed to the basic mission of order maintenance, crime control, fire suppression, and fear reduction by structuring our service delivery in a way that will reinforce the strengths of the City of Augusta and Fire District #2. The Department of Public Safety will build partnerships with the community it serves and with other stakeholders in order to identify the best way to solve problems. Every action by members of the department will reflect the importance of protecting the constitutional rights and personal freedoms of the people we serve.

Motto

Integrity is the basis for community trust

Value Statement

A ligning services with community needsU nderstanding by always listeningG iving more than receivingU nequivocal passion and commitment in ensuring the job is done right the first timeS taying focused, linking all activities and efforts to delighting the customerT enacious pursuit of collaborative community decision-makingA lways focused on achieving goals through integrity, courtesy, fairness, and honesty

Please take a stroll through our department and enjoy an exposure to a family of dedicated employees who are proud to assist you in any way they can. Enjoy your visit!